Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1929, Page 31

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COOLIDGE ADDRESS ON CHAIN TONIGHT Hughes Also to Be Heard Over WRC—Speaks on Washington. President Coolidge's address at the Midwinter convocation of George Wash- ington University tonight at the Wash- ington Auditorium will be broadcast by WRC and an extensive network of N. B. C. stations. Only the President's speech and those features of the convocation program that can be crowded into half an hour will go on the air, as WRC and its associated stations have restricted the broadeasting of the ceremonies to the period between 8:15 and 8:45 o'clock. As a result, the Cities Service Hour will be divided into two periods and limited to half of its usual time. The voice of Charles Evans Hughes also will be heard over WRC tonight when he faces the micro- phone at 7:30 oclock t D&Y & Charles E. Hughes. tribute to George ‘Washington. Mr. Hughes will speak from the N. B. C. studios in New York, and will be introduced by Frederic Wil- liam Wile, Washington newspaper writer and veteran radio political an- alyst. His topic is “The Debt the Na- tion Owes George Washington.” Usual Attractions Listed. The remainder of WRC's holiday #chedule includes the usual Friday at- tractions—the Raybestos Twins, the { Happy Wonder Bakers, the Schrader- town Brass Band and another Evening in Faris episode. The Twins plan to reveal the more humorous side of Washington's career and the Bakers' Orchesira will give a patriotic touch to their broadcast by laying the descriptive s.\cc'.lon, “Evo- Rlflon of Yankee Doodle.” Other or- chestral numbers include “Dearest Enemy,” “My Starlight,” “Wipin’ the Pan" and “Spirit of Independence.” ‘The vocal trio will contribute three selections—“Sorry for Me,” “You Tell Me Your Dream"” and “Sunny Skies.” The story which is threading its way through the weekly broadcasts of the Schradertown Band tonight will have Gus and Louis, the characters, under- oing a radio court trial. The weekly !mmmx Broadcasting and Concert Bureau hour, for the first time, will in- troduce a dramatic sketch in honor of ‘Washington’s birthday. It will be & miniature comedy of *“Washington's First Defeat.” An all-star cast of radio players will take part, Rosaline Green enacting the principal role. The musi- cal background will be provided by the National Concert Orchestra and . the Choristers. “Oberen” Version Over WMAL. Five Columbia Broadeasting System Sttractions are on WMAL's schedule tonight. Outstanding among them are an abbreviated version of “Oberon” by the United Opera Co., the story hour and Veedol Vodevil, featuring Belle Baker, famous vaudeville headliner. ‘The other Columbia features are Enna Jettick Melodies and Clese-ups. ‘The portion of WMAL's program originating in its own studio includes the regular “Flashes From The Eve- ning Star,” to be given by Will P. Kennedy of the editorial staff of The Star, and a joint recital by Harriet L. ‘Wagner, soprano; Ronald, Eicher, yhnkt, uld Garth Beaver, violinist. Emerson Oook's musical en-n.y ca(n:un! again headlines the ‘WOL program, while WJSV is featuring a_mmup of its ug\w stafl artists, include Jolson, - tenor; Jimmie Tester, hlrnnmcs soloist, and Clarence Wllke\‘, unor. YOUTH DENIES GUILT ON LIQUOR CHARGES Left Court During Recess and Later Was Imprisoned in An- other Prohibition Case. Pleading not guilty to liquor charges when arraigned in Police Court yester- day, Sidney Berman, 19 years old, re- lm in the 1300 block of Belmont wu released on $1,000 bond for A'nmna “trial on charges of trans- portation and possession of liquor in court Tuesday, Berman departed from the building when & noon recess was called. His trial was scheduled for 1:30 o'clock that afternoon, but he failed to appear. Investigation revealed that he was incarcerated in the eighth precinct, having been halted when said to be transporting 100 quarts of alcohol. It was on this charge that the hearing yes- terday was held. Appearing before Judge John P. Mc- Mahon yesterday, Berman was ques- tioned about his absence from court ‘Tuesday. Berman declared that his at- torney had given him permission to leave the premises for a smn period. “Instruct your attorney,” said Judge McMahon, “that T am in charge of this court, and unless you take orders from me I will be forced to charge you with contempt of court. I can send you to Jail for that.” Assistant District Attorney R. F. Cam- plier declared that Berman would be brought to trial in the near future on all charges. Inaugural Broad(ast SONATRON Manufacturers r/ THE WORLD LARGEST RADIO TUBE LINE Sunda MARCH 3= over COLUMBIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM 8 to 8:30 WMAL IRENE BORDON! Guest Artist . - \ Today on THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, the Radio PROGRAM FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1929. (Meters on left of call letters, kiloeycles on right. All time p.m. unless otherwise indicated.) LOCAL STATIONS. 315.6—~WRC—850. (National Broadcasting Co.) 3:00—United States Marine Band. 4:00—Pacific Little Symphony (N. B. C). 5:00—Florida Citrus Growers (N.B.C.) 5:30—Jolly Bill and Jane (N. B, C.). 5:55—Motion picture guide. 6:00—Waldorf - Astoria Orchestra (N. B. C). 6:20—"The American Legion,” by Har- lan Wood. 6:30—Ray-Bestos Twins (N. B. C.). 7:00 Happy Wongder Bakers. 7:30—"“The Debt the Nation Owes George Washington,” by Charles Evans Hughes. 8:7) Cities Service Cavnfl:n and Or- chestra (N. B. 8:15—Midwinter wnvocnuon of George ‘Washington University; address by President Coolidge. 9:00—An evening in Paris (N. B. C.). 9:30—Schradertown Brass Band. 10:00—Weather forecast. 10:01—National Broadcasting and Con- cert Bureau hour (N, B. C.). 10:30-11:00—Half hours with the Sen- ate—Senator Metcalf of R. I. 11:00 te 12:00—Slumber music (N. B, C). Early Program Tomorrow. 6:45a—Tower health exercises (N. B. C. o 8:00a—On the 8:15 (N. B. C.). 8:15a—] Federnnon morning devotions (N. B. C). 8:30a—Cheerio (N. B. C.). 8:50a—Parnassus Trio (N. B. 0.), 9:60a—Studio program (N. B. C.). 9:15a—Harry Merker and His Orches- tra (N. B. C.). 9:30a—United States Army Band. 10: 3nnfiu Sllle String Quartet (N. 11:00a—] ann‘sus Trio (N. B. C) 11: lfiuwgltgn Household lnllituu (N. ). 11:30a—Studio program (N. B. C.). 12:00 noon—Parnassus Trio (N. B. C.). 12:30—Waldorf - Astoria Orchestra (N. B. C). 1:30—Yoeng’s Orchestra. 2:30—Parnassus Trio (N. B. C). 475.9—WMAL—630, (Washington Radio Forum.) 3: 00—' 'Apres Midi (C. B. 8.). 5:30—Program by the Institute of Mu- sical Art of Washington. 8:00—Venus Orchestra. 6:30—Thirty Club, conducted by A. Cloyd Gill. 6:45—FEnna Jettick melodies (C.B.8.). 7:00—Flashes from The Evening Star. 7:15—Jimmy and Jane. 7:30—Correct time. 7:31—Harriet L. Wagner, soprano; Garth Beaver, violinist, and Ronald Eicher, pianist. 8:00—Close-ups (C. B. S.). 8:30—Veedol Vodvul (C. B. S\. 9:00—True Story hour (C. B. §.). 10:i oo—Unléed Opera Co,, “Oberon” (C 11:00 to 12:00—Lotus Orchestra. Early Program Tomerrew. 11:30a—Aunt_Jymmie nnd the Totty- ville Tots (C. B. S.). 12:00—Al (C. 12:45 te ( Lynn and his orchestra . B, 8.). 1:15—-Agr1cuuurnl program . B, 8.). 228.9—WOL—1,310, (Amerigan Broadeasting Co,) 5:45—The Town Crier. 6:00—Nuggets of knowledge. 03—Dinner music. :20—Talk on “The American Legion,” by Maj. Julius I. Peyser. 6:30—Cook's Savoy Musicomedians fram the Belasco Theater. T:11 to 7:21—"Amos 'n’' Andy.” 10:00—Dance music. 10:30 to 12:00—Chantecler Ensemble. Early Program Tomorrow. 7:30a—Musical clock. 8:00a—Birthdays. 8:03a—A thought for the day. 8:05a—Musical clock continued. 9:00a—Request program. 10:00a—Household chat - Clarke. 10:30a—Advertisers’ period. 205.4—WJISV—1,460. (Independent Publishing Ce.) 7:00—Bran Hughes' Orchestra. 7:45—"State lower Legends,” by Crissie J. Anderson. 8:00—"Down on the Farm,” by Dr. H. T. Stevens. 8:30—Talk on the American Legion. 8:45—Clarence Walker, tenor. 8:45—Harmonica solos by Jimmie Tester. 9:00—Two Black Humming Birds. 9:15—Emil Jolson, tenor. 9:30—The Gondoliers. 10:00—2!111 Thompsen's champion fid- ers. by Peggy Early Program Tomorrow. 12:30 to 1:30—Parm news, current events and music. 434.5——NAA—690, (Washington Navy Yard.) 3:45—Weather Bureau reports. 9:. Si—Arlmgmn time signals. 10:05—Weather Bureau reports. OUT-OF-TOWN STATIONS Programs prepared by the Associated Press. Scheduled for Eastern standard time. 454.3—WEAF New York—660 5:30—Bill and Jane. 6:00—Dinner musig. 6:30—Mechanics of Mirth. : d. 10:00—Coneert Bureau hoyr, 11:00—Dance hour. 394.5—WJZ New York—760 St B s, e acifie iym| 3 8:00—Orchestras. - 7:00—Trio; health talk, 7:30—Circus. 8:00—Soprano; talk, 8:30—Quakers. 9:00—Review. talny's musl y's musie. 11 00—-8 lumber hour. 422.3—WOR Newark—710 2:30—Musical features. 6:00—Honoluluans; newscasting. 0—Uncle Don. 9:00—8tory hous 10:00—United Opeu Co. 11:00—News; dance hour. 348.6—~WABC New York—860 6:30—Grace Notes; melodies. 7:00—Fashjon show. 00—Aviation activities. 8:30—Novelty Orchestra, 00—Tramp! Tramp! 9:30—Dream Makers, 10:00—Dange hour. 11:00—Negro Achievement hour. 272.6—~WLWL New ¥ork—1,100 6:00—Entertainers; talk. 7:00—Paulist League hour. 272.6—WPG Atlantic City—1,100 30—Organ recital; news. 00—Dinner music. 30—Talk; Playground Pals, 15—sStudio; minstrels. 10:15—Qrgan; news; organ, 11:30—Dance music, 282.8—WBAL Baltimere—1,060 6:00—Sandman; eant. 7:00—Giants; cire 8:00—Musical Art Gallery, 8:30—Quakers. 9:00—Review; light opera. 10:00—Challengers, 10:30—Musical Memories. 256.3—WCAU Philadelphia—1,170 6:30—The Mystic; melodies. 7:00—Instrumental trio, 7:30—Dance orchestra. —Feature. 8:30—WOR programs (2 hours), 11:00—News; dance muxh: ‘Tramp! 2 e Former Price $220 $10.0 DOWN RESHMA YOUR ULTIMATE RADIO SEVEN-TUBE ELECTRIC IN COLONIAL CABINET 305.9—KDKA Pittsburgh—980 6:30—Orchestra. 7:080—Studio; health talk. L io—clrcux' ‘WJZ program. 8:30—Quakers. 9:i eo—Revhv. light opera. 10:00—Challengers. 16:30—Feature; dance musle. 260.7—WHAM Rochester—1,150 6:30—Orchestra. 7:00—Newseasting; health talk, T QD—anrtl H di ight opers: Challengers. 10 30—Cello; slumber mual‘:' news, 379.5—~WGY Schenectady—790 6:30—Meghanics of Mirth. 7:00—Address; dinner musie, 7:30—Minstrels. -Mus rogram. 9:00—An e?t“nhu in Paris. 9:30—Bai 10:00—Concert Bureau hour, WE SELL KOLSTER RADIO CONVENIENT TERMS G NATHAN N QODMA Co,, Inc. 1314 Eye St. NW. Na qnl 9782 Dealer for KOLSTER RADIO Terms Demaonstration ATLANTIC Radio & Elec. Co. 2016 14th St. N.W. North 8020 e N Delivered FREE *119: COMPLETE OKAY RADIO CO, TWO LARGE STORES 417 11th St. NN\W.—16256 H St. N.W. Phones Franklin 2711—Franklin 8089 302.8—WBZ Springfield—990 6:00—Orchestra; news; Adelphians, 7:15—Health talk. 7:30—Circus. 8:00—The Bing Family. 8:30—Quakers. g ; light opera. 10: 00—Challengers. 10:30—WJZ progral 10:50—Orchestra. SOUTHERN. 4052—WSB Atlanta—740 7:00—Orchestra; eircus. 8:00—Concert; Quakers. 9:00—Review; light opera. :00—Challengers. 11:45—Hawalian ensemble. 263—WAPI Birmingham—1,140 7:00—Children’s Club; studio. 8:30—Orchestra; baritone; orchestra. 277.6—~WBT Charlotte—1,080 7:30—Circus; studio program. 8:30—Quakers. 9:00—Review; light opera. 10:00—Challengers. 11:45—Sunshine Club. 365.6—~WHAS Louisville—820 7:30—Circus; hotel orchestra. 8:30—Quakers; review. 9:30—Light opera; Challengers. 10:30—Studio concert. 12:00—Dance hour. 461.3—WSM Nashville—650 7:00—Orchestra; newseasting. i Craig's Orchestra, uakers, 9:00—Review; light opera. 10:00—Symphony Orchestra. 270.1—WRVA Richmond—1,110 6:00—Sports talk; trio. 7:00—Amos-Andy; movie news, 7:40—Cigaret program, 8:10—Talk; patriotic program. 9:00—Review; baritone, 10:00—Challengers; concert, 11:00—Theater organ. 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B‘SG—MMhlnlu of Mirth; Fun in Music — WEAF, WTIC WJAR, WTAG, WOSH, WCAE WRC, WGY, WGR, WTAM, WWJ. :00—Orchestra and Cavallers; Musical Gems—WEAF, WEEI, WLIT, WRC, WCAE, WTAM, WWJ, KYW, WGR. :15—Midwinter convoeation of George Washington University; address by President Coolidge— WRC and_network. :00—Story Hour; Mary and Bob in Alabama—WOR, WCAU, WNAC, ‘WEAN, WFBL, WMAK, WCAO, WJAS, WADC, WKRC, WGHP, WMAQ, 9:30—Light Opera; Memories — WEAF, WBAL, WHAM, KDKA, WLW, WJR, KYW, KWK, WHAS, WSM, WSB, WBT. WILE WILL INTRODUCE HUGHES FOR WEAF SPEECH Washington Memorial Auditorium Plan Will Be Described To- night in Radio Address. Tonight at 7:30 o’clock Frederic Wil- liam Wile will speak for five minutes| over the Red Network of the National Broadcasting Co. from Station WEAF, New York, when he will introduce Charles Evans Hughes. 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